A scene from 'Animal Crackers' directed by Wishcamper at the Goodman in 2009. (Courtesy of Goodman Theatre)

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- Henry Wishcamper is now a new resident artistic associate of the Goodman Theatre, reports Hedy Weiss of the Sun-Times. As previously announced, Wishcamper will be directing Other Desert Cities in January at the Goodman. Additionally, Seth Bockley will be an artist-in-residence for two years at the theater.